How far is Albany, NY, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 2445 miles / 3935 kilometers / 2125 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Albany (ALB) is 2877 miles / 4630 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 42 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Albany International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Albany
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Albany. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2445.258 miles
- 3935.262 kilometers
- 2124.871 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 2440.294 miles
- 3927.273 kilometers
- 2120.558 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from San Diego to Albany?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Albany International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Albany?
The time difference between San Diego and Albany is 3 hours. Albany is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Albany International Airport (ALB)
On average, flying from San Diego to Albany generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Albany
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Albany International Airport (ALB).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| Destination | Albany International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Albany, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ALB |
| ICAO Code: | KALB |
| Coordinates: | 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W |